Senior Supply Chain Optimization Analyst (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Paid annual leave

Life insurance

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 represents a premier management consultancy client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeking a Senior Operations Analyst specializing in Supply Chain Optimization. The role blends strategic on-site client engagement with focused remote analysis, requiring strong analytical acumen and stakeholder coordination.

You will dissect complex supply chains, design optimization solutions, and mentor junior analysts while contributing to client pitches and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain analysis or operations consulting.
• Proven expertise in optimization techniques and SCM software (SAP APO, Oracle SCM, JDA).
• Strong analytical skills with data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end supply chains including logistics, warehousing, inventory, and procurement.
• Develop optimization strategies to cut lead times and costs.
• Forecast demand and design distribution networks using analytics.
• Assess client supply chain capabilities and identify enhancements.
• Collaborate with clients to implement sustainable supply chain solutions.
• Lead project deliverables, timelines, and quality standards.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive teams.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Mentor junior analysts and support business development.

Skills

5+ years experience

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related quantitative field

Tools

SAP APO

Oracle SCM

JDA

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Placements24 represents a premier management consultancy client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeking a Senior Operations Analyst specializing in Supply Chain Optimization. The role blends strategic on-site client engagement with focused remote analysis, requiring strong analytical acumen and stakeholder coordination.

You will dissect complex supply chains, design optimization solutions, and mentor junior analysts while contributing to client pitches and proposals.